"Development and management is needed in view of mismatch between natural availability and demand. This is particularly important for countries of the South and East Asia, in view of their climatic-hydrologic characteristics. Water resources development has been undertaken in In…
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"Regional water security around the world is at risk from climatic and non-climatic challenges, including extreme weather events, rapid population growth and urbanisation, economic growth and rising income levels, ageing infrastructure, and increased demand for energy and food, …
The state of water resources and the need for a comprehensive perspective -- The water economy -- Supply costs, demands and benefits -- Optimal water policy -- Water regulation -- Conjunctive use -- Case studies of regulatory interventions -- Economy-wide considerations of water…
"Water exploitation has increased notably in the world during the last 250 years since the onset of industrialisation. The relationships between economic processes and water use are complex and include many interwoven drivers such as: technological development, dietary choices a…
"The competition for groundwater sources as a water supply reinforces the need for a strong economic rationale in decision-making. Evaluating economic decisions in the context of total water management and life-cycle water use is essential to making critical development and reme…